1997 DODGE RAM 1500 360 VERY LOW IDLE

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Does a 2001 chevy impala have a throttle screw and how to change the idle

No, the engine computer controls idle speed through the idle control valve on the throttle body assembly. Take it off and clean it and check operation with the electrical connector attached. When the key is turned to on, the pintle on the valve should have a noticeable movement, not a lot, but it should move a little.
Often the passages where the idle control valve mounts gets full of gunk (coking deposits) that inhibit good air flow through it. Clean it out and clean up the control valve if it is dirty.

Apr 13, 2014 • 2001 Chevrolet Impala

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1999dodge intrepid 2.7 lite idle low

Car Stalls and idles low

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/10/gmc-sonoma-stalls-and-idles-low.html
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It can be issue with IAC( idle air control valve) causing the problem.

There are many other possibilities causing these idle issues. Engine idles rough.

There are few help links with solutions to troubleshoot such idle issues.

I suggest you refer the link below and follow its troubleshooting details:------

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Ford Expedition IAC valve replacing

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/12/ford-expedition-iac-valve-replacing.html

Bad miss at idle?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/bad-miss-at-idle.html

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Stumbling and stalling at idle after engine rebuild?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/stumbling-and-stalling-at-idle-after.html

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1999 Ford F-150 Idles rough and quits when gas pedal is pressed less?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/1999-ford-f-150-idles-rough-and-quits.html

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Engine stumbles coming off idle when warm?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/engine-stumbles-coming-off-idle-when.html

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Erratic idle on car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/erratic-idle-on-car.html

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Cold start problem and vehicle shudder around 2500 to 3500 rpms

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/cold-start-problem-and-vehicle-shudder.html

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Low idle when cold out side?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/low-idle-when-cold-out-side.html

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GMC Sonoma Stalls and idles low

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/10/gmc-sonoma-stalls-and-idles-low.html

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GMC Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Replacing?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/gmc-idle-air-control-iac-valve.html

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1996 Camry intermittent engine failure while idle?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/10/1996-camry-intermittent-engine-failure.html

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Engine quits at idle?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/10/engine-quits-at-idle.html

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Car overheats and Air blows hot at idle?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-overheats-and-air-blows-hot-at-idle.html

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High Idle Problem

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/high-idle-problem.html

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While stop engine idles like cylinder missing?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/while-stop-engine-idles-like-cylinder.html

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Idle flair is noticed on car? Rough idle? car will not idle? Erratic idle speed?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/idle-flair-is-noticed-on-car-rough-idle.html

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High rpm in neutral? Inconsistant high RPM in neutral?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/high-rpm-in-neutral-inconsistant-high.html

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Vehicle stumbling at idle and shows code 54?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/vehicle-stumbling-at-idle-and-shows.html

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Rough idle, staling and Erratic shifting?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/03/rough-idlestaling-and-erratic-shifting.html

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While stop engine idles like cylinder missing?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/while-stop-engine-idles-like-cylinder.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

Dec 12, 2012 • 1999 Dodge Intrepid

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92 dodge 1500 pick up 360 v8 automatic Starts, runs but hesitates, low power code 37 on diagnostic readour

Code 37 is torque converter clutch solenoid failure. Transmission wont shift in and out of overdrive.

Nov 28, 2012 • Dodge Cars & Trucks

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98 dodge ram 1500 5.2 the truck will start but it will not idle.

For idle issues and problem troubleshooting,go through the help links provided below :----- van idles rough?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/01/2004-ford-freestar-van-idles-rough.html

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will not idle when cold?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-explorer-40-will-not-idle-when.html

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runs lean and idles rough?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-runs-lean-and-idles-rough.html

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Engine stumbles coming off idle when warm?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/engine-stumbles-coming-off-idle-when.html

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Erratic idle on car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/erratic-idle-on-car.html

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Low idle when cold out side?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/low-idle-when-cold-out-side.html

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Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Replacing?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/gmc-idle-air-control-iac-valve.html

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Replace Idle air control valve?

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Test Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve?

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Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve operation?

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Engine quits at idle?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/10/engine-quits-at-idle.html

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Car overheats and Air blows hot at idle?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-overheats-and-air-blows-hot-at-idle.html

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While stop engine idles like cylinder missing?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/while-stop-engine-idles-like-cylinder.html

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This will help.

Thanks.

Feb 21, 2012 • 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD

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1997 ram 1500 dies when coming to a stop from low rpm.

That would be your ISC (idle speed control) motor replace that and your good to go.

Jan 14, 2010 • 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab

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Wont keep an idle at stop lights or when sitting

Look at replacing idle motor on throttle body, it is a electrical solenoid $70

Jan 11, 2010 • 2002 Dodge Dakota Club Cab

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1997 jeep grand cherokee. low idle 500 rpm, runs fine but letting off the throttle it dies. starts right back up fine.

Most of the time an engine is supposed to idle at 5-600 RPM in Driveif it's not you can up the idle. But you also may have a vaccume leak.

Dec 21, 2009 • 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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04 Dodge 3500 w/ 5.9 Cummins was starting fine. Now it take 5 to 8 tries. It sounds like it is going to start but then bogs down and dies. When it does finally start it idle low (@ 400 rpm) for 5 to 10...

Have you tried replacing the fuel filter

Jan 28, 2009 • 2008 Dodge Ram 3500

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Dodge ram 1500 engine rpms surge at freeway speed

those sensors could cause the issue, clean the MAF 1st, also clean the idle system using the following procedure, the IAC can cause cruise surge. I use this to cure these problems all the time.

Here is the most common cause of surges and stalls and low idle, it is the idle speed control air-bypass valve (IAC) and throttle valve, they get full of gunk over the miles and cause idle issues (stalls, low idle) like yours, Get a can of intake cleaner from any local parts store, not carb spray, intake cleaner, it is made by a company called CRC, remove the air intake hose to the engine, hold the idle high so the engine won't stall, then spray the can of cleaner into the intake while keeping the engine running, use at least 1/2 the can, shut down the engine and disconnect the battery for 5 minutes, then restart and complete a number of mixed driving cycles, town, freeway, stop and go etc., after a few days the problem will go away as the system will relearn to the clean intake.

Jan 13, 2009 • 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Truck

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1997 DODGE RAM 1500 360 VERY LOW IDLE

trace your vaccume lines

Jan 06, 2009 • 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab

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I think you have ruled out the engine with all the parts you have replace. The transmission torque convertor is in lock up mode all the time. The engine is having to hard of a time to stay at the normal idle. The over drive clutches and soleniod are most likely damaged in the transmission.
I think you should take the vehicle to a trasnmission shop , The can check the torque convetror soleniods and pressure control soleniod.

The oil light coming on bothers me. I know you have the rebuilt engine in the vehicle but I think the oil pump in the engine is starting to go out or could be weak. The lower bearings connected to the crank shaft might be starting to leak. Have the oil pressure checked .

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Due to low oil pressure is probley the sensor is on its way out and you need a volt meter to reajust the tps sensor back to speck . the proper setting is .5 volts in the closed setting and then have the battery checked out and see if you have a bad cell in it , with a drop in voltage this will cause a lot of problems that cant be explained , i will get backin touch to help with your problem .

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i half to say after reading the post on the torque convertor being in lockup mode all the time is a fauls statment because if this was true the engine wont start or run at all , dodge built in a number of saftey factors to prevent engine damage and trans as well . if the engine is at 650 to 700 rpm range then its withen speck { in drive or park } . and to answer the age old question what weight motor oil to run in a dodge motor ,well i run 20 /50 castrol oil in all of my engines and havent lost and engine yet , i have years of reserch on different oils out there and aims and castorl are the only 2 i would run .

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What weight of motor oil do you have in the engine? I have a 1999 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport with a 360 motor. My service rep at Dodge dealer told me in 1999 DO NOT put any higher than 10W30 in the motor. The lines and the oil pump are only dessigned to handle that. I've heard of so many people putting 10W40 or even 20W50 weight oil in these motrs and they normally blow up.

Hope is May Help
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